Do vitamin D supplements have an effect on bone health?
Researchers have looked at whether vitamin D supplements have any effect on bone health. Most research says no.
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Vitamin supplements and links to dementia and Alzheimer’s
A systematic review examined whether vitamin supplements had any effect on the course and outcomes of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Green coffee beans and weight loss–another dumb myth
According to some people, green coffee beans can be consumed for weight loss. There is no evidence supporting these claims.
Low vitamin D levels lower immune response to COVID-19 vaccine
New research shows that lower vitamin D levels in people may reduce the immune response from the COVID-19 vaccine.
What are the links between vitamin D and COVID?
There are a lot of claims about vitamin D and COVID-19 infections. This article reviews the current evidence with respect to these claims.
Any evidence that supplements for cardiovascular disease work?
A published systematic review and meta-analysis show that using supplements for cardiovascular diseases is expensive and useless.
Do Ginkgo biloba supplements have any effect on dementia?
There are many claims that the ginkgo biloba supplement has a positive effect on cognitive health including reducing the effects of dementia.
You cannot boost your immune system – except with vaccines
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been pushing ways to boost your immune system. Except you can’t, except with vaccines.
Prenatal vitamins during pregnancy reduce the risk of autism
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know I’m not exactly a fan of vitamin supplements. They are expensive and they usually don’t have a beneficial effect on health, despite the claims of the supplement industry. But… Read More »Prenatal vitamins during pregnancy reduce the risk of autism
Vitamin D supplements — evidence about safety and effectiveness
A lot of medical research on vitamin D supplements don’t provide much evidence that it is useful in treating any disease.